Description
This ultra-moist Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread is the perfect blend of classic banana flavor and creamy cheesecake-style filling. With ripe bananas, warm brown sugar, and a luscious cream cheese center, this easy quick bread is ideal for brunch, dessert, or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, oil, sugars, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and flour until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half the banana batter into the prepared pan.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the top.
- Add the remaining banana batter and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg